Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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Depression is the Mood
All across Nepal, people just seem to be depressed for one thing or the other. I have met a few people after I returned and none seems to believe that any good things will come out of Nepal at this time. Every young man and woman's dream at this time is somehow to get out of the country in search of better luck, no matter where the journey might take them. Luckily, some end up in hospitable places but most are not that lucky. Some commit suicide in Korea; some are killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some spent their time in unknown jails of various countries. But the outbound human traffic continues to grow everyday. So much so, that the government itself has accepted that the export of human labor is the only thing Nepal can contribute to the world community. Instead of looking for creating jobs in Nepal, the government is now seeking lucrative destinations where it can sell the most productive years in the lives of young Nepalis.
Since the rulers themselves acknowledge the hopelessness of this nation, the subjects can have no hope at all. Sectarian violence has crippled the land for the last two weeks, but the government cares only for its survival, not the survival of a common man on the street. Lawlessness, kidnappings, extortions and violence of all kind awaits us at our doorpost. In the midst of it all, there is a group of people in Nepal that is hoping against all hopes that God is going to heal this land very soon. We are now reaping the effects of the sins of our former generations; who had expelled the last remaining gospel witness nearly two hundred and fifty years ago and shut the doors against any further influence of the gospel. As a result, the nation remained in the middle ages while the age of enlightenment swept through Europe and Asia. Only in 1990, a Nepali person could believe in Jesus Christ without going to prison for that and today the Lord is building his church in Nepal. Believers are crying out to God, confessing the sins of their forefathers so that the Lord will heal this land. When we visit the churches, it is clear that the Lord is not going to forget this land and that is why there is hope even if depression is the mood.
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Our Lord and Christ, heal this land by your mighty power. Set a hedge of protection and blessing around my friend Bhojraj so that he may be used of You to accomplish your will in this place, and at this time as You have called him to do.
This is my prayer.
Again I say bless you for your obedience. May you be used mightily by the Lord and may thesepeople's lives renewed.
Oh, I am so sad about all of this! May all your prayers be answered for revival in this land and a return to Jesus Christ. Our prayers are with you. Blessings on your day!
Greetings Bhojraj,
How sad and desperate it seems for the people in Nepal. I can only imagine how it is for you. These are terrible times and I firmly believe that Jesus is coming soon. He has to come, because there is trouble all over the world. While I sense the call of God on your life, I can't help but be thankful for men like yourself. To minister in such a land that has so many lonely, and depressed people. You have to be strong within your ownself to be of any good. I lift you up to God in the Name of Jesus. I pray that the annointing of God will be strong, and that you will be able to work mighty miracles in His Name. That everything you touch will prosper. I submit that God has His hand upon you in such a way that people will be astonished. To see thepower of God move as it will. For many months have gone by and people have wondered, what will become of them. I know in my heart that you will bring salvation to this people. I pray this and call it done by faith in Jesus' Name.
Bhojraj, I received your comment and was very happy to hear from you. I see you know "Man On A Journey." His name is John and he is a very good friend of mine. In fact, he has visited me in my home. I know that he is praying for you too. I pray, but probably not as much as I should. I will correct this and perhaps with all of us praying it will make a difference for you land. I just encourage you to be careful and pray for God's divine protection to surround you. You're my brother and friend in the Lord. Rest assured, I will pray.
In Christs' Love,
Joe :;)
How was your weekend? Ours was great in terms of connecting well with the household of God. Hope you are well and that even though the spiritual landscape is left desiring, you will bring much HOPE to the people of Nepal through the word's and gospel you have been entrusted with.
I suspect that across the world this is the mood. As people get further and further from God.
Heather
I pray for you and those who along with you are serving God there in Nepal. truly without Jesus in their lives, people cannot be truly happy and joyous ~ a fruit of being spirit-filled. God bless you and protect you all. Love in Christ, your sister Carolyn